I know other Remo Buffalo drums can be painted does this have the same type of material so I can paint a design on it? I have a beautuful design that would look great on the black and go wonderful with a bass sound. Thank you I know other Remo Buffalo drums can be painted does this have the same type of material so I can paint a design on it? I have a beautuful design that would look great on the black and go wonderful... » Read More I know other Remo Buffalo drums can be painted does this have the same type of material so I can paint a design on it? I have a beautuful design that would look great on the black and go wonderful with a bass sound. Thank you « Show Less
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The surface of the drum is similar to naughahyde. I have used India Ink on mine and it has held up well. however, you need to paint thinly and sparsely or it will effect the voice of the drum quite dramatically.
36540
I would say yes! It has the same finish as my other Buffalo Remo one but just darker in color. The sound is amazing! It is very deep and haunting, I love it. Paint away!
36541
I asked this question myself -- and was told by West Music's Alex Adams (one of the folks who made the YouTube video on Remo drums) that the skin of the Buffalo drum is not absorptive, it's a bit like naugahyde vinyl. That quality plus being constantly beat means that it would be very difficult for any paint to last. I did not ask about painting the sides, however, and they are covered with a fairly rough burlap feeling material. That may have potential. . . .
36542
I have one and it is kind of a slick surface. I don't think it will hold paint very well.
36543
Hi, I got this drum f back in December and love it.I think you could paint it ,definetly on the sides ,if you're talking about the head ,just remeber it is synthetic and may peel
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It has a nice woody finish to it, so I really don't think painting would be such a hot idea. However if you insist on doing it, you can paint it but I'm sure you will void warranty and it wont be easy to do a clean job.
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I am not the representative for this company, but I would. In my humble opinion, I think this paint is very nice. I sanded the fire out of some coat racks and went with it. It has a nice finish. You may wish to do 2 coats. I can't remember if I did. I'm not a purist or a perfectionist, but I would. I was prompted by Amazon comment monitor to respond, so maybe this will be of some help. Have a nice day!
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I do not like the mallet that comes with the Remo drums but I have one that a friend made for me with a felted head over wool. It is much softer and produces a deep tone on the drum.
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I am told it is paintable, but I have not painted any of my Speakercraft speakers. I'd suggest you contact the manufacturer. Ted B.
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Yes - I painted mine and it took paint well. i lightly sanded it - just roughed it up a bit - and painted it with 2 coats of paint. That was almost 4 years ago & it still looks great.
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I don't recommend that. Because the model is very beautiful and detailed, and you need to get the feel about how to organize the pieces, what to paint first, how to handle the crystal clear parts, when to paint and glue, and how to get the finishing an final assembly of the whole set. You can try first with a smaller model, with detailed painting, decals and clear parts, so you can acquire those skills and then go for the B52. Takes a lot of patience and well on my first model I glued the pieces before paint them and it was a huge mistake, just an example on my own experience. Good luck friend!
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It is so very dark brown that the degrees of difference from black are minimal. You can paint it if you require a true black. Personally, I think it is a rich and lovely color and it goes well with the black in my home without looking out of place.
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It is made from PVC material, but it has a very smooth surface. So yes, I would think you could paint it but be deliberate about it. If it were me, I would use an oil based primer and a high quality outdoor paint. Benjamin Moore has a waterborne alkyd paint called "Advance" that I think would be good, if they can provide it in a color you like. Anyway, when I say good quality paint I'm not talking about stuff you can buy at Home Depot. All this might be overkill, but I think it is worth being deliberate on surfaces like this outdoors.
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LoveJoyPeace, good sound is subjective. This dark drum resonates with me, played with mallets or fingers. It is a dark sound. If you're looking for a traditional frame drum sound, you may want a white drum.
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I didn't have to paint it. My daughters Altima is black. I guess you could sand it and paint it whatever color you want. I would think they have different colors though.
99405
It's like a spray can of paint but turns out thick to deaden sound. If you are painting it on a bare metal surface I would suggest using a primer first. If not, scuff up the original surface with sandpaper and spray it on. It's black but I wanted white so after it dried I painted white enamel over the BoomMat. Worked great for me.
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I believe it is just a painted particle board, so yes, you could paint it. I'd start with a Zinsser Bulls Eye-123 primer to make sure since I'm not sure what it's painted with. That stuff allows you to even paint over formica, so you could be sure your paint will adhere and be durable.
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No- But interesting you asked. I bought the Drum and sold it to a friend of mine that shapes sheet metal-he's a true artist. and soon will be building metal stands for this unit and for other electric drum kits. it will be functional and beautiful I suggested "art deco" from the 1930's very retro looking with a speaker built into it. This would look incredible on stage or in your living room as an art object. if your interested in being one of the first to own one call me at 818-961-7024 MAXX
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It should paint up nicely- they come on an peel-away paper backing which is similar to what body shops use for masking tape. It's all a matter of taste, but I think black-on-black would look really slick.
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remo mallet heads actually sound good with remo drums ... however, the handle/stick is a light-weight dowel ... so, even though the beater head looks cheap, i replace the handle/stick with a natural stick with more weight and ergonomic appeal ... another option is to cover the the felt beater head with a light-weight leather as well as replace the stick ... otherwise, like most personal preferences, you'll just have to try different commercial beaters or make your own -- best, e
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Rita,That is exactly why I bought this paint. I sanded the ring where paint came off on bottom of microwave with heavy sanding paper then with very fine grit paper. Wiped it clean. Sprayed light coat of paint, repeated 3 times. I even painted some stained areas on sides and top of inside microwave and it turned out beautiful. Makes my microwave look clean and new inside!!!This paint is fast drying. Remember not to hold can to close to what you are painting or it will run. I took my microwave out on pick nick table so I could turn it every which way that I needed.It is working great for us. Painted several months ago and holding up great. Rita,That is exactly why I bought this paint. I sanded the ring where paint came off on bottom of microwave with heavy sanding paper then with very fine grit paper. Wiped it clean. Sprayed light coat of paint, repeated 3 times. I even painted some stained areas on sides and top of inside microwave and it turned out beautiful. Makes my microwave look clean and new inside!!!This paint is fast drying. Remember not to hold can to close to what you are painting or it will run. I took my microwave out on pick nick table so I could turn it every which way that I needed.It is... » Read More Rita,That is exactly why I bought this paint. I sanded the ring where paint came off on bottom of microwave with heavy sanding paper then with very fine grit paper. Wiped it clean. Sprayed light coat of paint, repeated 3 times. I even painted some stained areas on sides and top of inside microwave and it turned out beautiful. Makes my microwave look clean and new inside!!!This paint is fast drying. Remember not to hold can to close to what you are painting or it will run. I took my microwave out on pick nick table so I could turn it every which way that I needed.It is working great for us. Painted several months ago and holding up great. « Show Less